Paul Jouve Signed 1930 French Art Deco Etching Lion Python Snake Combat Print

Details

Description

Presenting an original 1930 limited-edition etching by renowned French Animalier master Paul Jouve (1878–1973) titled Combat Between a Lion and … Read more Presenting an original 1930 limited-edition etching by renowned French Animalier master Paul Jouve (1878–1973) titled Combat Between a Lion and a Python (Combat de lion et python).

This dramatic Art Deco composition captures one of Jouve’s most iconic wildlife subjects and is hand-signed in graphite by the artist and hand-numbered 2/100, making it an exceptionally low edition number within this scarce limited edition.

The artwork remains housed in its attractive vintage frame with intact backing paper and displays beautifully with strong contrast, crisp line work, and an excellent overall presentation. It is ready to display immediately or may be professionally re-matted to suit the next owner’s preference.

DIMENSIONS

Framed:

Approximately 22.5 inches wide × 19.5 inches high

Visible Image:

Approximately 18 × 15.75 inches

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Paul Jouve is widely regarded as one of the foremost artists of the French Animalier movement and a leading figure of the Art Deco period. His original signed works are represented in major museum collections and continue to be highly sought after by collectors of French decorative arts and important twentieth-century prints.

This original limited-edition example, with its exceptionally low edition number, represents an increasingly difficult opportunity to acquire one of Jouve’s classic wildlife compositions.

The artwork will be professionally packed in an oversized heavy-duty art box with generous protective cushioning, full insurance, and signature confirmation to ensure safe delivery. See less